Robert Hancock, from Jackson , Michigan , was owner and President of Hancock Industries. He was an avid golfer and served on the Greens Committee at Jackson Country Club. In the late 60's, he became involved in golf turf programs and realized the need for research money in this field. At his death in the late 70's, a portion of his estate was reserved for the financing of the proposed turfgrass Research Center at MSU. In 1979 the construction began and in 1981 the Robert Hancock Turfgrass Research Center was opened. The HTRC is a first class research and education facility used not only by students and faculty but by the industry as well.

Number of Awards Annually: One

Amount of Award: $2,000.00

Basis for Award: Grade Point Average of 3.0 or higher

Must be in last (senior) year of program

Scholarship, leadership, character and estimated potential in the turfgrass industry

Program Eligibility: Undergraduate in 4 year Turfgrass Management Program

When Awarded: At annual award ceremony

Electronic Scholarship Application available at the bottom of this page